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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,890.20, 1,467,272.70 and 472,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,890.20, 1,467,272.70 and 472,255.80 is: 708,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,890.20 : 1,467,272.70 = 472,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,890.20/1,467,272.70 = 472,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,890.20x = 1,467,272.70 × 472,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,890.20x = 692,928,042,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,928,042,756.66/977,890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,594.94

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